Miskolc
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July 6, 2022
Miskolc (Miškovec in Slovak and Czech, Mischkolz in German, Mishkolc in Gypsy) is a county town in the northeastern part of Hungary, on the eastern slopes of the Bükk region. It is the center and largest settlement of the Northern Hungary region. Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county and seat of the Miskolc district. A quarter of the county's population lives in Miskolc. It is the fourth most populous city in the country after Budapest, Debrecen and Szeged, together with the agglomeration it is the third largest after Budapest and Debrecen, and the second largest city in Hungary with a built-up area after Budapest. The area is one of the oldest inhabited areas in Europe, as evidenced by Paleolithic finds. The settlement, built at the junction of various geographical units, along important trade routes, was already a trading town in the Middle Ages, and in 1365 it received city status from King Louis the Great. After the Turkish subjugation, its industry also began to develop. Miskolc is one of the most important industrial centers in Hungary. In addition to the traditional heavy industry and food industry sectors, modern electronics, vehicle industry and chemical companies also play a significant role in the city's economy. There are also several innovation clusters operating in the city. Miskolc's ambition is to become the research and development center of the region, partly based on the scientific foundations of the local university with a long history and partly based on the technical background of already established large companies. Since the regime change, it has been trying to strengthen its role in culture and tourism; from this point of view, its main attractions include the Miskolctapolca Cave Spa, the Diósgyőr Castle, the Palace Hotel in Lillafüred and the Miskolc National Theater, as well as the Miskolc Zoo and Cultural Park. As the leading city of the region, it fulfills the corresponding functions; university town, the economic, educational and cultural center of the county and its surroundings. City Day of Miskolc: May 11.